Have you heard that there are at least 67 people dead in the most recent earthquake in China?

If you haven’t heard, there was an earthquake in China with a 6.9 magnitude.
There were reported three aftershocks recorded at 5.3, 5.2, and 5.8 (according to USGS).

Let’s hope that the majority of the ones stuck under rubble will be able to be saved.

Let’s pray for their safety too.
What do you think of this drastic earthquake?
Spyro: Are you saying that 67 people dead isn’t enough to recognize a catastrophe? Besides the 67 dead, there are countless stuck under rubble. Even if you don’t believe in God, you could show some respect for the people that have died.

The USGC recently issued a press statement stating that recent earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and above are not on the increase, average numbers being around 18 per year.
Recent years have recorded;
2009 – 16
2008 – 12
2007 – 17
2006 – 10
2005 – 10
2004 – 12
2003 – 14
2002 – 12
These figures which are freely available, indicate an average less than 13 for the last eight years! (these dates are easily available, other years not so easily available)
So far this year there have been 6 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and above.

The figures of the USGC don’t seem to agree with their own press statement. – For the second time in my life I am beginning to think of a conspiracy, the first being "man made" global warming. – I am 53.

When Jesus spoke of signs concerning end times, He spoke of;

….Nations against nations, kingdoms against kingdoms and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

There have been many of the above in recent times, however we have not seen great signs from heaven and until we do, then He will not be setting up His kingdom on earth just yet, however the time is near.

Why would you ask God to keep them safe when it was God who caused the earthquake in the first place? Clearly he wants these people to suffer.

OR he’s imaginary and earthquakes are natural occurrences.

FordLTD Built Ford Tough
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April 17, 2010
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No, I did not hear about this recent earthquake, I just got home from work 45 minutes ago and haven’t seen the news yet.

JD
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April 17, 2010
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Instead, let’s encourage volunteers and donations that can be used to actually help the victims.

Acid Zebra
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April 17, 2010
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OH NOES IT IS THE END OF THE WORLD – SKY DADDY IS SENDING A MESSAGE BY KILLING POOR PEOPLE IN BACKWARDS AREAS!

The Mighty Jah
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April 17, 2010
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High Atmosphere Aural Research Program better known as HAARP.

auntb93
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April 17, 2010
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No, I had not heard. But I’m not into prayer. I’m an atheist.

I lived through an earthquake of similar magnitude in 1989 in central California. I know they are in for some hard times getting back on their feet, but China is a huge country with plenty of people to help in the rescue and rebuild.

shahidameen
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April 17, 2010
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Mssess Isaiah. thanks. Did not the Lord Jesus Christ spoke about these earthquakes and such great natural disasters and kind of sickness that people never seen before, that must come at the last days. He have seen it across the ages and told us about it.

Paula
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April 17, 2010
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It is very sad for these people.
I had not heard of it.
I pray they will be able to rescue so very many.

It is a sign of the last days as prophesied.
It does not mean that we should be calloused about it.
We should pray for them and do what we can to help.

Earthquakes are natural occurences, however they are always devastating events and my prayers go out to the families of the 67 that have died.

Annsan_In_Him
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April 17, 2010
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Eight hours later, the death toll is now over 400. The area is remote (near Tibet) with the only road in and out of the region badly damaged. This will greatly hinder rescue efforts. The army is having to use hands and shovels. Thousands more have been injured.

There is a great need for prayer and for practical help. Charities (especially religious ones) are going into overdrive to help the poor people. They need our financial help.

I am shocked at some of the answers here – godless people blaming God? Callous indifference to the suffering? Dismissing the event because it’s not ‘big enough’ to ‘count’? (When Jesus predicted increases in earthquakes in Mat. 24, magnitude was not mentioned – it was increases in locations.) Surely we have never lived in such a godless, faithless era – and that is an even bigger sign that Christ’s return is imminent. When He comes, He will be looking for faith on the earth. Please God that more and more of us waken up to our need to trust Christ implicitly, in good times and in bad times.